Labor and Delivery Nurse
State College, Pennsylvania
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Responsible for overall nursing practice in Labor & Delivery, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for childbearing women (adolescents to middle adulthood), neonates, and families.
• Support current staff in transition from Meditech to Epic electronic health record system.

Essential Functions

• Assess patient and family developmental levels, health status, and learning needs.
• Perform initial assessment and stabilization of neonates.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Teach self-care and newborn care to patients and families.
• Support family functioning and promote understanding of family health dynamics.
• Identify and intervene with vulnerable patients and families at risk.
• Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines for treatment and referrals.
• Promote a safe environment for reproduction, growth, development, and recovery.
• Assist patients and families in coping with women's health issues and childbirth.
• Maintain professional knowledge, skills, and competency in care of women and infants.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Current Pennsylvania RN license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, renewed every two years.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, renewed every two years.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, renewed every two years.
• Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and liaison between patients and staff.
• Demonstrated emotional tolerance, sound judgment, tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Nursing (Labor & Delivery)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with specialty nursing roles.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Work Environment

• Minimal supervision from Director, Women & Children’s Services.
• Day shift position.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs who are proficient with Epic and committed to providing high-quality care to women and newborns.